#10
Oldest Dam in India
Sorted by Completion Year
Value: 1,932 year
Pykara Dam
Dam in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
Pykara Dam is a dam located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in India.
Page overview
- Country
- India
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- City
- Ooty
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in India.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 67,400,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 56 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 200 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 70 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,932 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 6.5 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Pykara Dam is located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Ooty
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Country
- India
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in India using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Pykara Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Pykara Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pykara Dam located?
Pykara Dam is located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is Pykara Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Pykara Dam is listed as a dam in India. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Pykara Dam compared with other dams?
Pykara Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in India. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.